Quick question re used Line 6 Bogner 212

Jetsam1

May have an option on one of these. Power wise total overkill for me but have read older posts here I am sure about them. Not sure if a Mark 1 or 2 but it is on caster wheels. I certainly don`t mind Line 6, but not a lot about these amps recently on the internet. Looks mad. It does have Celestion V30s fitted, no idea if these are original to the amp or not.

Worth a punt? Can happily sell other kit to fund it. Or am I still mad?

simonk

The Alchemist do you mean? If so, I had a 1x12 Alchemist many years back and thought it was a great amp. They’re quite long in the tooth now though. How much is it up for?

Jetsam1

It`s branded as Line 6, I think it is a Spider Valve? Just out of interest. It`s at the shop where my Telecaster is getting set up and an ok price.

ICBM

How much is it? They don't sell for much.

They sound really good at lower volumes, but - counterintuitively given that it's the power amp which is valve (the preamp is all-digital) - do that typical modelling-amp thing of losing dynamics and presence when pushed hard, and end up almost sounding quieter the harder you drive it. They're also pretty heavy.

Also be aware that the MkI has a potential unrepairable fault, which will leave you with a rather heavy valve powered cabinet... although that might be useful for something. ( @impmann can provide details if necessary.) The MkII doesn't as far as I know.

impmann

Just as @ICBM says, I’d avoid Mk1 models - but the mk2 is a good low to mid volume combo, with a *lot* of flexibility (especially if connected to one of the big footcontrollers).
Don’t pay much for it though - as said above they are don’t go for a lot and can be hard to sell.

kennedydream1980

They pop up quite often on the various Facebook buy and sell groups. Typical prices range from £150-£200. 

If the one you have seen is any more than that, I would steer clear.

TimmyO

Man, I tried one of these like 4 or 5 different times in shops desperately trying to be impressed, because on paper I really liked the idea of it, but it always seemed a bit 'meh'